Description

Copper(II) Sulfate Hydrate is a versatile inorganic salt widely recognized for its distinctive blue color and essential role as a source of copper ions. It is a critical raw material valued for its efficacy in agricultural, industrial, and chemical synthesis applications. This compound is indispensable for manufacturers and processors in sectors including agriculture, electroplating, water treatment, and the production of pigments and catalysts.

Application

• Agriculture & Horticulture: A key component in fungicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to correct copper deficiency in soils and crops.
• Water Treatment & Algaecide: Used to control algae and bacterial growth in ponds, reservoirs, and industrial water systems.
• Electroplating & Metal Finishing: Serves as an electrolyte in copper plating baths for decorative and functional coatings.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in organic reactions and a starting material for producing other copper compounds.
• Pigments & Dyes: Employed in the manufacture of vibrant blue and green pigments for paints, ceramics, and textiles.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Used as a nutritional additive to prevent copper deficiency in livestock.
• Educational & Laboratory Use: A common reagent for crystal growth experiments and chemical demonstrations.
• Wood Preservation: Applied in formulations to protect timber from fungal decay and insect damage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) Sulfate Hydrate
CAS No.	23254-43-5
Molecular Formula	CuSO4·xH2O
Molecular Weight	159.61 (anhydrous basis) + (18.02 * x)
Synonyms	Cupric Sulfate Hydrate; Blue Vitriol; Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate (common hydrate form); Roman Vitriol; Bluestone; Salzburg Vitriol; Copper(2+) Sulfate Hydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Copper(2+) Salt, Hydrate
EINECS	231-847-6 (for Copper(II) Sulfate)

Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Sulfate Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Technical, Reagent, and Feed grades, with specifications tailored to meet industry-specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue Crystalline Powder or Granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CuSO4·5H2O)	≥ 98.0% - 102.0%
Assay (as Cu)	≥ 25.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.003%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001%
pH (5% Solution)	3.0 - 4.5

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.